philippic

IPA(Pronunciation)

/fɪˈlɪpɪk/

Noun

broadly

Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens. / (by extension) Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.

Japanese Meaning

（デモステネスが）マケドニアのフィリップ2世に対してアテネの自由を守るために行われた弁論、またはその正義を擁護するための演説 / 転じて、非常に激しい非難や痛烈な批判の演説・弁論

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In his speech he delivered a fierce philippic that rallied the citizens to defend Athenian liberty.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼は演説の中で、デモステネスがフィリッポス2世に対して行った弁論にならった激しい演説を行い、市民を鼓舞してアテネの自由を守らせた。

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Sense（1）

Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.

Sense（2）

(by extension) Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

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philippics

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